Dear Dave,I’m from the Philippines and I’m trying to locate a chile sauce manufacturer for a buffalo wings business I’m planning. The Anchor Bar Buffalo Wing sauce looks good but it costs too much. Do you know of any manufacturer that can supply me with generic buffalo wings sauces? Thank you very much and more power to you.–EdEd:Your best option …
Getting started in the Fiery-Foods Business
Dave,I am into making peppershake with the Habaneros and Thai peppers that I grow in my organic garden. What would be the best way to go about making this a business? I know that equipment being sterile and utmost clean is the only and best way to go. What equipment (dehydrators and packaging goods) would be the best to go …
Selling relabeled Products
Dave:I was wondering just how commonplace it is in the BBQ business, of one business to contact another requesting permission to purchase and resell ones product under different labeling/packaging. I’ve found some fantastic BBQ products that I believe are difficult to purchase and could benefit from better marketing practices. Would It be unethical to make such requests?Thanks in advance!MikeMike:This is …
Malagueta Chiles and Pepper Destemmer wanted
Hi Dave,I’m going to manufacture a Brazilian hot sauce. Right now I’m using the Thai pepper but I’m looking for a pepper very popular in Brazil called "pimenta malagueta." Do you know if this pepper is available here in USA? Also, do you know any device to destemming peppers? Thanks for any help!Antonio RibeiroAntonio:I have grown malaguetas. I doubt that …
Opening a Hot Shop
Dear Dave,Is it too late to open a Hot Sauce Shop? Is this a fad or are the hot heads here to stay? How do I know what is going to move off the shelves. Could you help me pick up a good line of sauces?Thanks,CynthiaHi Dave!When I was in San Diego a few years ago I ran across a …